History

The KLCBT is an amalgamation of Nelspruit Publicity Association (Established 1934), Nelspruit Sakekamer, Nelspruit District Chamber of Commerce and the latest edition is Kruger Lowveld Tourism, the Regional Tourism Organisation and Destination Marketing Organisation for the Kruger Lowveld (Ehlanzeni & Kruger National Park), which was added in 2011.

History of KLCBT Presidents since the first amalgamation:

1998 – 2005  Henri Pieters

2005 – 2007  James Aling

2007 – 2009  Helen Thrush

2009 – 2011  Nick Elliot

2011 – 2014  Johan Barnard (a 3rd year served to conclude a legal process)

2014 – 2016  Norah Fakude

2016 – 2018 Oupa Pilane

2018 – 2020 Oupa Pilane (Acting President)

2020 – 2021 Oupa Pilane (Remain Acting, no AGM due to Covid)

2021 – 2023 Sandra Jacobs

2023 – Present Prof David Mabunda